Workshops4 Wednesday, August 13 – Saturday, August 16, 2008  

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Workshop Registration... Don't miss the variety of exciting workshops taught by talented and respected teachers. Class sizes are limited, so be sure to register early!

• Confirmation & Kit fees... A confirmation will be forwarded to you after receipt of your registration and class fees. If required, any kit fees are in addition to the class fee and are payable to the teacher at the start of the class. Unless otherwise noted, bring all basic hooking supplies.

• Stay on-site... With your Retreat/Workshop confirmation, you will be given instructions for making a lodging reservation at the Sauder Heritage Inn or the Sauder Village Campground. All Retreat/Workshop participants are responsible to make your own lodging reservations at Sauder Village, using a Booking ID # and Confirmation # that will be given to you with your class confirmation. These numbers will give you priority to make a reservation from a block of rooms and campsites being held for confirmed students, available on a first-come basis until July 14, 2008.
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• Cancellation Policy... Cancellation prior to June 27, 2008 will receive a refund of your fees paid minus a ^$10.00 processing fee. If classes do not meet the minimum number of students by June 27, 2008, we may be forced to cancel the class and all fees will be refunded.

• Questions?... Call or email Jan Nofziger, Workshop Reservationist, at 800.590.9755 or jnofziger@saudervillage.org.

Workshops

"A Gallery Walk" with Nancy Parcels "Kaleidoscope of Hand Dyed Color" with Nancy Parcels "Miniature Antique Rugs-A Punch Needle Workshop"   with Alice Korte & Sally Strebel of Kindred Spirits "Hooking Fuzzy Faces" with Donna Hrkman "A Dragon in Fly's Clothing" with Carol Kassera "Primitive Hooking for Beginners" with Nancy Blair "Create a Fraktur Flower Mat & Learn about Early American Designs"     with Susan Feller "Four Fabulous Fun Finishes" with Nola A. Heidbreder "Wooley Sheep" with Sally Kallin "Cake Rugs" with Dianne Kelly "Ohio Rose Quilt Block-Hooked with Antique Paisley!" with Anita White "Solutions to Rug Hooking Questions & Answers" with June Mikoryak

"A Gallery Walk" with Nancy Parcels

Friday,  August 15, 2008 47:00 – 8:30 PM Class Fee: $25.00 / Members $23.00 Class Size: Minimum 15 / Maximum 25 Location: Founder's Hall Special Exhibit Area Enjoy a personal, small group tour of rug exhibit after hours with rug artist Nancy Parcels. This is a unique opportunity to learn about color, texture and design as Nancy takes you through the exhibit. See the rugs on display through the eyes of an experienced and respected rug hooker, and gain insight for improving your own hooking talents. Chairs will be available for resting if needed. Nancy is a certified McGown instructor, with rugs appearing in the 2004 and 2007 Celebration issues. She has been a Celebration judge as well as written articles for Rug Hooking Magazine. [return to workshop listing]

"Kaleidoscope of Hand Dyed Color" with Nancy Parcels

Thursday,  August 14, 2008 49:00 AM – 3:00 PM Class Fee: $84.00 / Members $76.00 Kit Fee: $20.00 payable to the teacher at the beginning of class Class Size: Minimum 9 / Maximum 15 Location: Kitchen; Founder's Hall Questions for Nancy Parcels?: Email her at basket2go@aol.com This dye workshop will be a learning experience for the beginner as well as the seasoned rug hooker. Often, we just do not have the right color we need to hook into our rugs. Dyeing wool can be intimidating to some and a mystery to others... So, come spend the day at the dye pot and loose your fears. Class participation and hands-on experience is encouraged. Several different methods of dyeing will be demonstrated... Do you have a pile of unrelated wools that you just do not know what to do with? Our morning will be spent manipulating color in recycled fibers. In one dye pot, we will achieve a color pallet that will work beautifully in one, or several of our hand hooked rugs. In the afternoon, we will use commercial dyes. Spot dyeing will also be taught. There will be discussion on how color works and we will touch on color play in our rugs. Dyeing techniques, tips and tools will also be addressed. Nancy is a certified McGown instructor, with rugs appearing in the 2004 and 2007 Celebration issues. She has been a Celebration judge as well as written articles for Rug Hooking Magazine. The kit includes... samples of all woolens to be dyed in class as well as a handout with all directions needed for the dye techniques used in class. [return to workshop listing]

"Miniature Antique Rugs - A Punch Needle Workshop"          with Alice Korte & Sally Strebel of Kindred Spirits

Thursday,  August 14, 2008 41:00 – 4:00 PM Class Fee: $45.00 / Members $41.00 Kit Fee: $25.00 payable to the teacher at the beginning of class Class Size: Minimum 8 / Maximum 15 Location: Stage Left Classroom; Founder's Hall Questions for Alice & Sally?: Email them at kspirits@voyager.net If you are like us, then you have always wanted to hook all those wonderful old antique rugs that are featured in books. This class will show you how to make those beautiful old rugs for yourself... in MINIATURE. In class, we will show you many miniature rugs, discuss tips for making them look old and share finishing techniques. We will also give a demonstration of rug punching using yarn... just a larger form of needle punch. The class project is a small punched piece featuring two faded roosters that still have a lot of attitude. The size of the project is approximately 4" x 7". Please bring... (needle punches and hoops available for purchase in class) A punch needle that works with three strands of floss. A 6" embroidery hoop with a lip and/or small hooking frame. A pair of small sharp scissors. Sally and Alice are indeed "Kindred Spirits", together they teach, nationally and internationally, the art of embellishing clothing, primitive stitchery, whimsical dolls, quilts, rug hooking and other folk art. Their designs and supplies are available in their shop in Kettering, OH or online at www.kindredspiritsdesigns.com. The kit includes... pattern drawn on cloth backing and the necessary floss. [return to workshop listing]

"Hooking Fuzzy Faces" with Donna Hrkman

Thursday,  August 14, 2008 46:00 – 9:00 PM Class Fee: $45.00 / Members $41.00 Kit Fee: $30.00 payable to the teacher at the beginning of class Class Size: Minimum 8 / Maximum 15 Location: Stage Right Classroom; Founder's Hall Questions for Donna?: Email her at donnah@blueribbonrugs.com See examples of Donna's hooked animal rugs and learn how to achieve realistic effects of fur and feathers and other animal-related textures. After hooking a bird eye as a practice piece, the primary focus project will be hooking a band showing a tiger's eyes and the vibrantly striped fur around them. Also, learn a variety of techniques and tricks for creating animals so real they seem to jump right off the surface of the rug. Donna will explain how to make realistic eyes, noses and ears for a variety of critters... including birds and cats. Donna wants to share the joy of creating animals that you will be proud to hook, and give you the basic skills to hook whatever animal design you choose to make. Please bring basic hooking supplies, including a frame, hook and scissors. Donna will provide information sheets, wool, a pattern drawn on linen backing and lots of advice! Donna, an artist in many forms, is well-known for her "Congo Women Awareness Rug" and commission pieces of beloved pets for owners. She has contributed to Rug Hooking Magazine and more information about her rug hooking business can be found on her website at www.blueribbonrugs.com. [return to workshop listing]

"A Dragon in Fly's Clothing" with Carol Kassera

Thursday, August 14, 2008 46:00 – 9:30 PM Class Fee: $45.00 / Members $41.00 Kit Fee: $50.00 payable to the teacher at the beginning of class Class Size: Minimum 8 / Maximum 15 Location: Stage Left Classroom; Founder's Hall Questions for Carol?: Email her at ktimberman69@msn.com Carol will present a dragonfly purse with hooked designs front and back. The size of one side is 8 x 10 inches and is hooked with a #3 or #4 cut. This versatile pattern can also be adapted for a delightful pillow top or wall hanging. Designer yarns will also be included to add sparkle to your hooked project. The kit includes... the pattern and complete wool kit. [return to workshop listing]

"Primitive Hooking for Beginners" with Nancy Blair

Two (2) sessions to choose from... Friday, August 15, 2008 48:30 AM – 12:30 PM OR Saturday, August 16, 2008 48:30 AM – 12:30 PM Class Fee: $45 / Members $41 Kit Fee: Beginning at $30, payable to the teacher at the beginning of class Class Size: Minimum 8 / Maximum 15 Location: Stage Left Classroom; Founder's Hall Questions for Nancy?: Email her at thhkrugs@altelco.net There is no better way to be introduced to rug hooking than by taking Nancy Blair's class. She has taught beginner rug hooking classes during the Sauder Village Rug Week for the last nine years, and students always appreciate her helpful approach. Nancy specialized in primitive rugs, color planning, dying wool and designing patterns for children. She is the owner of Tomorrow's Heirlooms and travels extensively with her business. Nancy hooks pieces for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and has had several items purchased by the Museum of American Folk Art in New York City for their gift shops. Questions can be directed to Nancy via email at thhkrugs@altelco.net. The kit... must be purchased from the selections at 'Tomorrow's Heirlooms' as your project for class. [return to workshop listing]

"Create a Fraktur Flower Mat & Learn about Early American Deisgns"         with Susan Feller

Friday, August 15, 2008 41:00 – 4:00 PM Class Fee: $45.00 / Members $41.00 Kit Fee: $45.00 Monk  OR  $55.00 Linen payable to teacher at beginning of class Class Size: Minimum 8 / Maximum 15 Location: Stage Right Classroom; Founder's Hall Questions for Susan?: Email her at info@ruckmanmillfarm.com  Susan Feller takes you back to the early 19th Century imagery surrounding documents of PA German immigrants... FRAKTURS. Select one of four 9" x 12" floral patterns, choose your own colors and begin to hook. Susan will help color plan with emphasis on translating the watercolors of the period into your mat. Hand-dyed wools in a full color range, samples of hooked fraktur designs, books illustrating original documents and music from Ephrata Cloisters add to the learning environment. Susan's PA German heritage has lead to this special interest. Her website www.ruckmanmillfarm.com includes other Fraktur designs. The kit includes... your choice of either Monk cloth or Linen.     [return to workshop listing]

"Four Fabulous, Fun Finishes" with Nola A. Heidbreder

Friday, August 15, 2008 46:00 – 9:00 PM Class Fee: $45.00 / Members $41.00 Kit Fee: $20.00 finishing kit fee... payable to teacher at the beginning of class Class Size: Minimum 8 / Maximum 15 Location: Stage Right Classroom; Founder's Hall Questions for Nola?: Email her at nola@nolahooks.com In this class you will learn four fabulous, fun finishes (or binding techniques). They are traditional whip stitching, crocheted edge, toothbrush edge and prodded/fringed edge. You will actually make samples to take home with you. Hand-outs with detailed instructions will be given to each student. Please bring your own scissors to class. Nola teaches rug hooking and a variety of fiber arts in her studio in St. Louis and across the country. She also does rug repair and historic demonstrations. You can view her website at www.nolahooks.com. The finishing kit includes... backing, binding tape, yearn, needles, crochet hooks and strips of wool. [return to workshop listing]

"Wooley Sheep" with Sally Kallin

Saturday, August 16, 2008 49:00 AM – 3:00 PM Class Fee... $84.00 / Members $76.00 Kit Fee... $55.00 Monk OR   $65.00 Linen payable to teacher at beginning of class Class Size: Minimum 9 / Maximum 15 Location: Stage Right Classroom; Founder's Hall Questions for Sally?: Email her at rugs@pitel.net Sally packs alot of learning into this one day workshop. Students will learn techniques like double looping to create the fluffy sheep as well as hooking tips on working with plaids, animals and lettering. We will wind up the class with two great finishing techniques (including the ever popular proddy edge) while creating this fun sheep mat. The kit includes... Monk Cloth (uncut wool with your choice of plaid & pattern drawn on monkscloth) or Linen. [return to workshop listing]

"Cake Rugs" with Dianne Kelly

Saturday, August 16, 2008 49:00 AM – 3:00 PM Class Fee: $84.00 / Members $76.00 Kit Fee: $45.00 payable to the teacher at the beginning of class Class Size: Minimum 9 / Maximum 15 Location: Homestead A; Sauder Heritage Inn Questions for Dianne?: Contact her at woolencottage@config.com  Come hook a "Celebration Cake!" Be a cake decorator for a day and decorate your hooked "cake" with embellishments. The only thing missing is the oven! Dianne will teach creative hooking techniques and stitches too. You may choose to turn your finished project into a pillow by adding a ruffle or wall art by mounting it on a stretcher frame. Or, how about creating a purse by simply adding a leather strap for a handle? Add a bride and groom and it's a wedding gift! Put on your baker's hat and join Dianne for some creative fun! The kit includes... pattern, wool for cake and embellishments. [return to workshop listing]

"Ohio Rose Quilt Block-Hooked with Antique Paisley!"...  with Anita White

Saturday, August 16, 2008 49:00 AM – 3:00 PM Class Fee: $84.00 / Members $76.00 Kit Fee: $50.00... 12" block  OR   $60.00... 15" block payable to the teacher at the beginning of class. Class Size: Minimum 9 / Maximum 15 Location: Homestead B; Sauder Heritage Inn Questions for Anita?: Contact her at anitahooksrugs@yahoo.com Have you been curious about using "paisley" in your rugs? Anita will share both her love for antique paisley and knowledge for hooking with it in this twist on a traditional design, the Ohio Rose Quilt Block. Come join us and find out where paisley got its start and how it can add that special touch to your rugs. Anita will provide the antique paisley and textured wool for the motifs and background in this 15-inch square design (9-inch block with hit 'n miss corners... as pictured) or the 12-inch square design (9-inch center block with a 1 1/2-inch border). The patterns will be drawn on Dorr primitive linen and students will need to specify which size pattern they want. Since the kits will be color planned around the antique paisleys, they will be varied to allow students to select from different color plans. The price for the 15-inch block will be $60 and the 12-inch block will be $50. The students may contact Anita prior to the workshop if they have specific color requests. The kit includes...12" block or 15" block. [return to workshop listing]

"Solutions to Rug Hooking; Questions & Answers" with June Mikoryak

Saturday, August 16, 2008 41:30 – 4:30 PM Class Fee: $45 / Members $41 Class Size: Minimum 8 / Maximum 15 Location: Stage Left Classroom; Founder's Hall Questions for June?: Call her at 313.383.5544 Do you have a project or technique that has you stumped? June will help you find the solution. She will contact each student prior to class and talk to you about your specific rug hooking question or challenge. Then June will either have you bring your project to the workshop or bring her own supplies and demonstrate options and solutions to your questions and challenges. There will not be a supply fee for this workshop, however, June will have some supplies available to purchase if you should need them. This is your opportunity to meet with the very knowledgeable June Mikoryak, who has many years of rug hooking experience and is a certified McGown instructor, as well as Sauder Village's 2006 featured teacher. [return to workshop listing]

Rug Hooking Week | Celebration Rugs | Exhibition | Exhibition Registration | Retreat
 Retreat Registration | Retreat Class Descriptions | Workshops | Workshop Registration
 Volunteer Opportunities | Volunteer Registration | Schedule